557 Boylston St, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$52/mo
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About this home
Boston Realty Advisors is proud to present up to 2,912 RSF for lease at 557 Boylston Street. Located in the heart of Back Bay overlooking Copley Square, this office building sits steps from Copley Place, the Boston Public Library, Trinity Church and Newbury Street, with countless amenities such as retail, dining, public transportation, parking and gyms right outside the door. With the Copley Green Line station out front and Back Bay Station a short walk away, the property carries a 100 Walk Score and 100 Transit Score.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Rent
Sep 23, 2026
$52
Original listing
Agent: William Catlin
Office: Boston Realty Advisors
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Rent | $52 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $167,867 | — |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$167,867
Tax Year 2026
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Commercial Lease
Year Built
1899
Lot Size
0.06 acres
Rental Details
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County
Suffolk
Property Overview
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1899
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BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
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Nearby Schools
School District
Boston School District local
C-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
52%
attend college
38%
4-Year
14%
2-Year
7%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
3.7%
Above Average
3.2%
Suspensions
0.3%
In-School
0.5%
Emergency
1.8% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
The Learning Project
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Park Street School
0.5 mi
Grades K-07
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.5 mi
|
#24 of 25
|
Score: 20.4
Improved 363 spots from last year
-37.8 below state avg
80 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
Advent School
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.7 mi
|
#808 of 825
|
Score: 26.2
Improved 13 spots from last year
-32 below state avg
572 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.8 mi
|
#259 of 352
|
Score: 35.7
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
337 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.1 mi
|
#766 of 825
|
Score: 31.2
Improved 35 spots from last year
-27 below state avg
201 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.4 mi
|
#325 of 352
|
Score: 28.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-29.4 below state avg
716 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.8 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.1 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.2
Improved 3 spots from last year
-35 below state avg
246 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.7 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 42.5
Improved 187 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
1,225 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.0 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.0 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.2 mi
|
#266 of 352
|
Score: 35.0
Improved 19 spots from last year
-23.2 below state avg
458 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.6 mi
UP Academy
1.8 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.3 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.7 mi
|
#279 of 346
|
Score: 44.4
Dropped 7 spots from last year
-13.8 below state avg
575 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
0.7 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.5 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.6
Improved 94 spots from last year
+3.4 above state avg
1,518 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.6 mi
|
#20 of 346
|
Score: 73.7
Improved 60 spots from last year
+15.5 above state avg
2,382 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.7 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 356 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
565 students
Moderate
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.2 mi
|
#319 of 346
|
Score: 32.9
Improved 52 spots from last year
-25.4 below state avg
646 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.4 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 64.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+6.7 above state avg
1,669 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.8 mi
|
#20 of 25
|
Score: 29.1
Improved 345 spots from last year
-29.1 below state avg
584 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 06-09
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Neighborhood
Back Bay
557 Boylston St, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
William Catlin
Listing Office
Boston Realty Advisors
Office Phone
617-375-7900
Agent MLS ID
BB805446
Office MLS ID
AN8461
Listing Data Updated
Sep 23, 2026 9:45 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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